Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Henry’s Story

When Henry was prenatally diagnosed with spina bifida in the middle of the pandemic, his parents turned to CHOP’s fetal surgery team for help and hope.
Oliver’s Story: Prenatal and Postnatal Care of CDH and Giant Omphalocele

After an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, Olly’s parents found comfort with the experienced team at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Jaxon’s Story: Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Management and Postnatal Care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

When Jaxon’s family learned he had congenital diaphragmatic hernia, they traveled from West Virginia to seek care from the CDH experts in Philadelphia.
Fetal Surgery During a Pandemic: Reagan's Story

Not many people can say they underwent fetal surgery during a pandemic, but Jasmin did it to give her daughter a better chance at a healthy life.
Bela’s Story: Robot-assisted Ureteroureterostomy for Duplex Kidney

Treatment for duplex kidney and ureterocele spanned from before birth to a robotic surgery.
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence: Inés’ Story

Inés’ family credits an expert care team and seamless communication across the miles for saving their daughter’s life.
Giant Omphalocele: Emma’s Story

After a long journey to overcome giant omphalocele, a life-threatening birth defect, Emma is thriving.
From Central America to Philadelphia for Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida: Eva’s Story

Eva’s parents came to CHOP from Central America so she could have fetal surgery for spina bifida with the world’s most experienced team.
Kian’s Story: Preparing the Whole Family for Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele

Kian’s parents credit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for going above and beyond to support their entire family during their fetal surgery experience.
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele: Trey and Emmett’s Story

Meet Trey and Emmett: They’re both from Ohio, they both have spina bifida, and they both had fetal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.